Is smoking banned in public places in Namibia?
Comprehensive ban
Namibia's law, effective 2014, prohibits smoking in public places and areas near entrances.
Namibia is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- South Africa
- Partial ban South Africa restricts smoking in public places but allows designated smoking areas up to 25% of floor space.
- Zambia
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is prohibited in public places, punishable by fine or imprisonment, though specific venue exemptions are not detailed.
- Mozambique
- Partial ban Mozambique restricts smoking in indoor public places but allows specially designated smoking rooms.
- Malawi
- Minimal restrictions There are no smoke-free ordinances in place, and none are planned.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Partial ban The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
- Burundi
- Comprehensive ban Burundi bans smoking in all public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.
Other laws in Namibia
- Driving Age
- 18+
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